Hongmen Bighead Carp

Hongmen Bighead Carp

Hongmen Bighead Carp is a product with geographical indication.

　　In recent years, Nanfeng County has leveraged the ecological advantages of water bodies such as the Hongmen Reservoir and Liaofang Reservoir, adhering to a green and eco-friendly approach in aquaculture. Species like bighead carp and mandarin fish are exported in large quantities to Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and other regions, winning widespread popularity among consumers. The "Hongmen Bighead Carp," now applying for geographical indication status, features a large head and long body, with a well-proportioned, laterally compressed form. Its body surface is brightly colored, with tightly packed scales and transparent mucus. The upper sides of the body are black with scattered dark spots, while the belly is relatively narrow and silvery-white. The gill filaments are clear and long, the mouth is large, and the inner side of the lower lip has black patches. The eyeballs are full and the corneas are transparent. Thanks to its tender meat and delicious flavor, it has successfully passed the quality evaluation by expert panels.

　　It is reported that the registration application for the geographical indication of "Hongmen Bighead Carp" has passed the quality evaluation by provincial expert panels. This not only marks the strong rise of the "Hongmen Drunken Immortal Lake" aquatic product brand in Nanfeng, significantly enhancing the market competitiveness of the county’s aquatic products, but will also effectively promote further transformation in production methods across sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fruit, poultry, and livestock—from quantity-driven to quality-driven approaches, following a green and eco-friendly development path.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The production area of Hongmen Bighead Carp, Nanfeng County, is located on the western edge of the Wuyi Mountains and is a typical hilly and low-mountain region. The terrain is generally higher in the southwest and lower in the northeast, sloping from both the eastern and western sides toward the center, with the central part of the county being relatively flat and low-lying. The geographical indication protection area for Hongmen Bighead Carp spans between 116°24′–116°57′ east longitude and 27°18′–27°47′ north latitude. The specific areas include five towns (townships): Jianchang Town, Shangtang Town, Hongmen Town, Longhu Town, and Xujia Township. The protected area covers 506.6 hectares, with an annual output of 8,860 tons.

　　Product Quality and Characteristic Features

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: "Hongmen Bighead Carp" has a large head and an elongated body, with a well-proportioned, laterally compressed form. Its body surface is brightly colored, with tightly packed scales and transparent mucus. The upper sides of the body are black with scattered dark spots, while the belly is relatively narrow and silvery-white. The gill filaments are clear and long, the mouth is large, and the inner side of the lower lip has black patches. The eyeballs are full and the corneas are transparent. The meat is tender and the flavor is delicious. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: "Hongmen Bighead Carp" is rich in nutrients, with high protein content, crude fat, fatty acids, vitamin C, and essential minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus required by the human body. (See table below [omitted]) 3. Safety Requirements: The product quality of Hongmen Bighead Carp complies with the standards of GB/T 19630.1/3/4 "Organic Products."